Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:30 PM)
- Tide
- 1.316 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 7 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9413450 — Monterey · 7.0 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — September 6
local timeWaning Crescent (29% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
| Location | Carmel Highlands, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Pacific Ocean |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.8/5 (10315 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.517770, -121.944679 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Monterey County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (831) 624-4909 |
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a boat launch providing access to Pacific Ocean in Carmel Highlands, California at coordinates 36.51777, -121.94468. Rated 4.8/5 based on 10315 Google reviews.
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a boat launch on Pacific Ocean in Carmel Highlands, Monterey County, California. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 5 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
How is Point Lobos State Natural Reserve rated?
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve has a 4.8 out of 5 rating based on 10315 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Point Lobos State Natural Reserve access?
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve provides boat launch access to Pacific Ocean in Carmel Highlands, California.
How do I get to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve?
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is located at coordinates 36.517770, -121.944679 in Carmel Highlands, California. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 5 other launch options within 6.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.